wan nian qing

万年青·Radix et Rhizoma Rohdeae Japonicae

rohdea japonica roth

Slightly toxic

Toxicity graded by American Dragon.

About wan nian qing

Wan Nian Qing (万年青) is the root and rhizome of rohdea, recorded as Radix et Rhizoma Rohdeae Japonicae. It is slightly bitter and slightly sweet in flavour and cold in temperature, entering the Lung channel alone. Its Chinese name reads as ten thousand years green.

Names

Pinyin	wan nian qing
Chinese	万年青
Latin Name	Radix et Rhizoma Rohdeae Japonicae
English Name	rohdea japonica roth·rohdeae rhizome·rohdeae rhizome; rohdea japonica roth

Classification

Channels: Lung
Flavour: Slightly Bitter, Slightly Sweet
Temperature: Cold

Actions and indications

Clears Heat, resolves toxicity, strengthens the Heart and promotes urination

Sore, swollen throat
Sores and boils
Edema and abdominal distension
Vomiting blood
Snake and insect bites
Heart failure
Uterine bleeding, heavy or persistent
Diphtheria

Dosage

Age	Raw	Granule	Tincture	Concentrate	Frequency
Any	3-9 g	—	—	—	—

Cautions

pregnancy Contraindicated in pregnancy
caution Avoid overdose; the herb is slightly toxic
caution Not for prolonged use
caution Lower the dose if nausea, dizziness, a full or congested chest, diarrhea or cold limbs appear